Susan Breslin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In the summer of 1963, she joined The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) in Harlem after graduating from the University of Toronto. In recalling her time with the organization, Breslin talks about the intense work she performed with the TV Image Campaign, a movement devised by CORE to force major companies to use integrated advertisement. She also discusses the significance of the August, 1963 March on Washington, stating, “I think everybody who participated in the March on Washington—and they came from everywhere—walked away knowing they were part of something huge.” Breslin’s interview dives into the rich depths of CORE’s history; specifically the evolution of its ideology. Breslin discusses the controversy that bubbled up when some CORE leaders advocated for separation instead of integration, and the resulting break that led her to leave the group in the fall of 1965. Breslin also shares her memories of major historical events such as the funerals of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. She reflects on how her participation in the civil rights movement impacted her personal relationships, discusses the emotional quality of those times, and encourages her audience to find the issue of their time and become involved. Breslin believes, as she says, “Every little step creates controversy, but the controversy does not last. What lasts is the door that has been opened.” Later, Breslin moved to South Carolina, and now resides in Folly Beach, where she continues to be active in local political issues.
1993 South Carolina State Board of Education pamphlet entitled, "The Architects of Education," providing information on the South Carolina State Board of Education and short member biographies.
Photocopy of "The Atlantic Monthly " article from the March 1991 issue entitled, "Illiberal Education," written by Dinesh D'Souza. The article discusses a variety of cases revolving around undergraduate education, bigotry, and racism.
Harvard University published document entitled, "Up From Harvard: A Guide for Black Graduates," prepared by Eric L. Jones for the Office for Graduate and Career Plans.
Speech written and delivered by Senator Herbert U. Fielding for a Black History Observance at Trinity Baptist Church in Florence, South Carolina on February 28, 1988.
"A Political Research Associates Topical Report" entitled, "Clouds Blur the Rainbow: The Other Side of the New Alliance Party," written by Chip Berlet regarding the New Alliance Party, "a black-led, women-led, multi-racial, pro-gay independent political organization."
Periodical entitled, "Ray O. Light Newsletter," Number 23, presenting an article entitled, "On the 20th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington (Part I)."
Correspondence from J. Arthur Brown to William B. Whitney, Director of the CETA Division, regarding the Petersfield Human Services Corporation Proposal for the Fiscal Year of 1982- to 1983 with enclosed proposal.
Correspondence from Jeffrey Rosenblum to J. Arthur Brown regarding the Community Services building for the Peter's Field Community with enclosed invoice.
Correspondence from I. DeQuincey Newman to Grassroots Advisory Councils and Committees regarding the White House Conference on Families with enclosed materials.
U.S.A. Nationwide Summary of the All African People's Revolutionary Party Speakers Bureau Activity of the Past Five Years, from May 1976 to May 1980, categorized by region (South, Northeast, Southeast, West, and Mid-West).
District Court of the United States for the District of South Carolina, Aiken Division, Civil Action No. 75-1411, between Gary Allen (Plaintiff) versus James B. Ellisor (Defendant).
Legal Brief entitled, "An Analysis of Procedural Errors Committed by Personnel of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the Course of the Tenure Review of Dr. Sonja Haynes Stone," presented to Dr. J. C. Morrow, Provost and prepared by Malone, Johnson, DeJarmon and Spaulding Attorneys at Law.
Periodical entitled, "Ray O. Light Newsletter," Volume 1, Number 4, presenting an article entitled, "'Left' Opportunism and the Rise of Reaction: U.S. Hostages in Iran and The Greensboro, North Carolina Massacre."
Periodical entitled, "Ray O. Light Newsletter," Volume 1, Number 2, presenting an article entitled, "Once Again'In Support of the Struggle of the Party of Labor of Albania Against Revisionism."
Periodical entitled, "Ray O. Light Newsletter," Volume 1, Number 2, presenting an article entitled, "The U.S.'China Alliance and the Question of the Main Enemy."
All African People's Revolutionary Party memorandum regarding a report on the "4th Program Committee Seminar" which established the "Programmatic Objectives and Guidelines for A-APRP Activities During 1978."
Photocopy of All African People's Revolutionary Party memorandum from "3rd Program Committee Seminar" to All State Program Committee and All Party Cadre regarding guidelines for all state program committees during the next year (January, 1977 to December 31, 1977).
All African People's Revolutionary Party memorandum from "The Boston Collective" to Cleveland Sellers regarding a report request, including seven attached documents.
Photocopy of All African People's Revolutionary Party memorandum from Roosevelt Williams to Cleveland Sellers from July 29, 1976, including a variety of enclosed items regarding AAPRP activities.
Periodical entitled, "The Black Scholar: Journal of Black Studies and Research," Volume 6, Number 6, containing articles primarily regarding African American women's struggles.
Correspondence from Bob Brown to "Central Committee of the A-APRP" regarding and including a "report on the status of development of the Midwest-West Coast Region of the Party" and "notes toward the development of a 3 year programmatic thrust for Work-Study Group recruitment among both students and non-students."
Periodical entitled, "Black News," Volume 3, Number 1, the "Pan-Afrikan Issue," discussing a variety of topics regarding African and African-American life.
Essay entitled, "Brief History of European Colonial Involvement in Africa," written by Cleveland Sellers for the Pan African Students Organization in the Americas' Spring Conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina on April 18 to 19, 1975.
Packet of documents from February 15 to 25, 1974 entitled, "The Arab Ba'ath Socialist Party" and the "Republic of Iraq," written by Paul D. Monroe, a delegation member from the All African People's Revolutionary Party, submitted to the National Central Committee of the AAPRP.
Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization pamphlet entitled, "A Report of IFCO Concerns 1974," wherein a report of the year's activities are discussed.
All African People's Revolutionary Party report to Southeastern Regional Planning Committee Members regarding the First Planning Committee Meeting: A Summary of the Minutes.
Pamphlet entitled, "Education to Govern: A Philosophy and Program for Learning Now!" Pamphlet contains information on children's future, education, and continuing development.
"In honor of International Women's Year, [the All African People's Revolutionary Party] reprint below extracts from a speech by Samora Machel, President of the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO), at the opening of the first conference of Mozambican Women on March 4, 1973.
Periodical entitled, "Black News," Volume 2, Number 25, predominantly discussing incarceration and the prison system with regard to African and African-American life.
